The government is committed to creating a fairer business rates system over the course of this Parliament that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century. This Call for Evidence builds on the findings of the Transforming Business Rates: Discussion Paper and asks stakeholders for more detailed evidence on how the business rates system influences investment decisions. The government is interested in hearing from a wide range of sectors to support further policy development.
This Call for Evidence also explores the concerns raised by a small number of ratepayers about the impact of their receipts and expenditure valuation on long-term, high value investment. The government is interested in hearing from ratepayers and their representatives about their concerns and options to address these ahead of the next revaluation. The government also welcomes feedback from all businesses valued on R&E, their agents, and tax specialists
This survey should be completed with reference to Budget 2025 supplementary document Business Rates and investment: Call for Evidence. Please see the document's privacy notice for confirmation on how your personal data will be processed.
The Call for Evidence will be open until 23:55 18 February, 2026.